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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1942
Page
3
The Yankees clinched another American League pennant by defeating Cleveland 8 to 3, extending a dominant era under manager Joe McCarthy. The win underscores a powerful run, though debate continues on whether this team is the best in the Bronx since McCarthy’s early championship era.
The St Louis Cardinals boosted their edge in the National League with a 6-3 win over the Phillies, pushing their advantage to a game and a half over the idle Dodgers. Morton Cooper, a 20 game winner, was set to pitch the finale as Boston and Brooklyn vie for the other pennant. The Yankees clinched their sixth pennant in seven years behind Ernie Bonham’s 20th win. The Browns clinched third in the AL with a 5-4 16th inning win over the Athletics. Sid Hudson helped Washington beat Detroit 8-6. Max West hit his 14th homer as the Braves beat Chicago 4-2.
The Beaumont Exporters beat San Antonio 3-2 to clinch a spot in the final Texas League playoff round. Shreveport Sports edged Fort Worth 4-3 in a 19 inning marathon, tying their series at two games each. Clarence Garin delivered the decisive single in the 10th for Beaumont. Tonight Fort Worth hosts a game that will decide who faces Beaumont in the final.
Sunday results include St Louis 1 Philadelphia 2 and Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3 1, Chicago 6 Boston 11 Pittsburgh 0 New York 5. Monday Chicago 4 Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1 New York 6 St Louis 6 Philadelphia 3. Standings list Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Philadelphia with varied win totals and percentages. Tuesday Louis at Philadelphia listed as scheduled.
The retired boxing champion Tommy Loughran, age 39, joins the U S Marines as a private. He expresses interest in facing Nazi foe Max Schmeling if fate brings them together, noting Schmeling’s status as a paratrooper and recent Crete reports.
The top hitters are listed with team, games, at bats, runs, hits, runs batted in and batting average. Notable names include Lombardi Boston, Reiser Brooklyn, Slaughter St Louis, Musial St Louis, Medwick Brooklyn, Williams Boston, Pesky Boston, Spence Washington, Gordon New York, Case Washington.
In Greenwood Lake New York Sept 15 UP Joe Louis starts training for his 22nd defense against Pvt Billy Conn in New York on Oct 12. Trainer Manny Seamon says Louis will begin boxing this weekend with roadwork and limbering today. In Rumson New Jersey Sept 15 UP Conn who meets Louis on Oct 12 will begin sparring Thursday under trainer Freddie Fierro at Mike Jacobs estate where outdoor rings are set up.
The report lists several boxing results with winners and opponents by city. Notable bouts include Milt Kessler defeating Carl Farrell in New York City, Ernie Petrone beating Ruby Garcia in New Jersey, Kosby Linson outpointing Reuben Shank in New Orleans, Johnny Colan over Danny Cox in Newark New York, Wallace Cross defeating Adam Spencer in East Orange, and Henry Armstrong knocking out Leo Kodak in San Francisco with Eddie Hudson decisioning Leroy Wade.
Cleveland report notes Ernie Bonham kissed the baseball he pitched as the Yankees defeated the Indians 8 to 3 to clinch the pennant. The team celebrated in the dressing room with music while manager Joe McCarthy praised the players for their hard season effort.
Henry Armstrong the former holder of three weight titles defeated Leo Rodak in San Francisco last night in an eight round stoppage. Rodak’s managers protested the decision after the cut over Rodak's left eye forced the stoppage by the State Athletic Commission doctor.
Texas Christian University plans a rugged season built around Emery Nix returning at quarterback and a heavier line led by Derrell Palmer. Coach Dutch Meyer notes Nix as key to a championship bid as 14 lettermen and new backs aim to boost a stronger running game and improved passing.
College football begins with a mix of major teams and service squads as Wisconsin Florida Clemson Missouri Texas and others start plays this weekend. Pittsburgh announces it will not sell away game tickets to curb transportation use during wartime.
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